Yes. Raifsnider's pest control technicians are state certified and fully insured.

Our scope of services include pest and termite control, wood destroying insect inspections, retail pest control supplies and snow removal.

Yes. Raifsnider's Exterminating will conduct your first general pest control or termite inspection for free. However, if you need documentation or wish to have a termite inspection form completed by one of our technicians, there will be a fee associated with that inspection.

Yes, Raifsnider's has serviced a variety of commercial accounts including restaurants, apartments, child care centers and schools. Our services are custom designed to meet the individual needs of each customer.

Using store-bought pesticides will only kill the ants that are visible at the time you spray. Most ants live in colonies and only a small count of them leave the colony to search for and bring back food. If the main colony is not found, eliminated or prevented from gaining access to your home, the ants are likely to return again and again. A Raifsnider's technician will locate where the ants are nesting, identify infesting species, monitor their activity, and apply treatment if necessary.

The most common pests include ants, cockroaches, termites, flies, pantry pests and wasps as well as urban wildlife such as rodents, raccoons, bats, and birds. Most of these pests need food, water and a place to live, therefore, any steps taken to eliminate these elements will help in controlling the pest. With that in mind, here are several things that homeowners can do to help keep their homes pest-free.
Clean regularly and reduce clutter inside and outside of your home
Keep foods such as flour, cereal, spaghetti and pet food in re-sealable containers with tight lids
- Keep kitchens and dining areas where food is eaten clean and free of crumbs
- Sweep and vacuum often to help eliminate food sources
- Keep garbage areas clean and store garbage in sealed containers that are removed regularly
- Seal cracks, crevices, and other gaps especially around doors and windows
- Make sure all windows and doors are screened
- Store firewood away from the house and at least 5 inches off the ground
- Clean gutters regularly and direct water from downspouts and drains away from your home
- Seal any gaps where utility wires or pipes come into your home
- Basements and attics should be well ventilated

Fruit flies are attracted to fermenting items such as ripening fruits and vegetables, beer and cider. They also feed off of moisture and food that can accumulate in wet sponges, mops, and slimy areas around drains. To avoid these pesky flies, throw away overripe fruits and vegetables and keep produce in the refrigerator. Keep garbage secure in bags and sealed containers. Finally, keep your drains, sinks, dishrags, and sponges clean by washing them frequently with hot water and soap or bleach.

Carpenter bees are large bees that have a slight metallic sheen. In the spring, female carpenter bees will burrow and lay their eggs in exposed, unfinished wood on buildings, decks, and fence posts (they will burrow into painted and stained woods, but this is less common). Large numbers of these bees can cause significant damage to decks and other wood structures. Proper control of these bees requires a knowledgeable technician. Raifsnider's can successfully treat your carpenter bee problem and tell you how to protect your deck against further infestations.

Wasps will be less likely to nest on your property if you make it less attractive to them. Keep garbage in tightly sealed containers and check to make sure that windows and doors are secure with well-fitted screens. If you have fruit trees on your property, consider removing them or regularly remove fruits that have fallen and begun to rot on the ground. Wasps like to nest behind shutters and other gaps that exist around your home. A Raifsnider's technician can inspect your home for wasp activity and give you more tips on how to prevent wasps from successfully constructing new nests on your home.